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The Police have arrested a 44-year-old woman for her involvement in several cases of loanshark harassment.

On 28 October 2026 at 12.50am, the Police received a call for assistance regarding a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Tampines North Drive 2, where a debtor’s note was pasted on the gate.

Officers from Bedok Police Division responded swiftly to the incident and arrested the woman at the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman is believed to be involved in several other loanshark harassment cases islandwide. Five bicycle locks with keys, five debtor’s notes and one mobile phone were seized from the woman as case exhibits.

The woman will be charged in court on 29 October 2026 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. For first-time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine between $5,000 and $50,000, with imprisonment of up to five years and caning of up to six strokes.

The Police have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance or disrupt public safety, peace and security will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.

Members of the public are advised to stay away from loansharks and not work with or assist them in any way. The public can call ‘999’ if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities

Photograph of debtor’s note found at the residential unit along Tampines North Drive 2

Photograph of bicycle locks with keys